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GAQM CSM-002 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GAQM (Global Association for Quality Management) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Software Manager (CSM) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CSM-002 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions, AI-proctored online |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40 |
| Passing Score: | 70% (700/1000 or 28/40 correct) |
| Exam Price: | 150 USD (voucher only); 190 USD (premium package) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | GAQM Official CSM E-Course |
| Exam Registration: | GAQM Official Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online, AI-proctored, remote delivery; available on-demand within 8 months of voucher activation |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended to complete official GAQM e-course |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://gaqm.org/certifications/management_certifications/certified_software_manager_csm |
GAQM CSM-002 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Software Licensing Models | 15% | - Perpetual, subscription, open-source licensing - License compliance and optimization |
| Software Asset Management (SAM) Fundamentals | 15% | - Roles and responsibilities in software management - Basic concepts and scope of SAM |
| Copyright Law & Intellectual Property | 15% | - Software copyright and legal frameworks - Intellectual property rights and compliance |
| Quality Assurance & Audit Management | 15% | - Internal and external software audits - Software quality assurance processes |
| Software Development Lifecycle & Methodologies | 15% | - Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban models - Requirements, design, development, maintenance |
| Project Planning & Execution | 15% | - Team leadership and communication - Scope, schedule, cost and resource management |
| Anti-Piracy & Risk Management | 10% | - Software piracy prevention strategies - Risk identification and mitigation |
GAQM CSM-002 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam is the official GAQM (Global Association for Quality Management) test registered under exam code CSM-002. Passing it earns you the Certified Software Manager (CSM) certification, a credential at the Professional level. GAQM (Global Association for Quality Management) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam includes 40 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam you need 70% (700/1000 or 28/40 correct), and the official registration fee is 150 USD (voucher only); 190 USD (premium package). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full 150 USD (voucher only); 190 USD (premium package) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites; recommended to complete official GAQM e-course
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online, AI-proctored, remote delivery; available on-demand within 8 months of voucher activation.
GAQM (Global Association for Quality Management) points candidates toward the following training options for GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM).
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 0 practice questions in the ActualCollection CSM-002 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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The official GAQM Certified Software Manager (CSM) syllabus is organized into 7 domains. Key areas include Copyright Law & Intellectual Property (15%), Anti-Piracy & Risk Management (10%), and Quality Assurance & Audit Management (15%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
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